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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.01, 568.45 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.01, 568.45 and 105.04 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.01 : 568.45 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.01/568.45 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.01x = 568.45 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.01x = 59,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,706.62/379.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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