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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 568.95 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 568.95 and 105.38 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 568.95 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/568.95 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 568.95 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 59,955.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,955.95/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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