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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 565.94 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 565.94 and 103.44 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 565.94 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/565.94 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 565.94 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 58,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,540.83/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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