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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 565.91 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 565.91 and 103.41 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 565.91 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/565.91 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 565.91 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 58,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,520.24/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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