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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 568.44 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 568.44 and 105.02 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 568.44 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/568.44 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 568.44 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 59,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,697.57/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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