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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 568.91 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 568.91 and 105.41 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 568.91 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/568.91 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 568.91 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 59,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,968.28/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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