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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 568.91 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 568.91 and 105.46 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 568.91 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/568.91 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 568.91 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 59,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,996.09/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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