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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 565.95 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 565.95 and 103.44 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 565.95 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/565.95 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 565.95 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 58,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,541.87/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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