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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.77, 593.59 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.77, 593.59 and 103.27 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.77 : 593.59 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.77/593.59 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.77x = 593.59 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.77x = 61,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,301.52/395.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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