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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 565.84 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 565.84 and 103.36 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 565.84 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/565.84 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 565.84 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 58,485.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,485.22/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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