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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.21, 568.80 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.21, 568.80 and 105.32 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.21 : 568.80 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.21/568.80 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.21x = 568.80 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.21x = 59,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,903.17/379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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