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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 569.01 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 569.01 and 105.42 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 569.01 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/569.01 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 569.01 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 59,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,985.03/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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