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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 565.85 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 565.85 and 103.38 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 565.85 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/565.85 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 565.85 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 58,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,499.57/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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