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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 566.82 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 566.82 and 104.04 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 566.82 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/566.82 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 566.82 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 58,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,972.34/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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