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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.83 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.83 and 103.37 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.83 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.83 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.83 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 58,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,487.02/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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