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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 565.89 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 565.89 and 103.35 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 565.89 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/565.89 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 565.89 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 58,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,484.73/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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