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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.38, 565.99 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.38, 565.99 and 103.50 is: 155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.38 : 565.99 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.38/565.99 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.38x = 565.99 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.38x = 58,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,579.97/377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.23

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