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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 565.89 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 565.89 and 103.34 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 565.89 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/565.89 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 565.89 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 58,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,480.10/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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