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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 568.89 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 568.89 and 105.35 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 568.89 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/568.89 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 568.89 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 59,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,932.56/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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