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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.82 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.82 and 105.36 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.82 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.82 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.82 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 59,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,930.88/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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