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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 566.20 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 566.20 and 103.52 is: 155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 566.20 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/566.20 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 566.20 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 58,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,613.02/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.29

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