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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.38, 568.95 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.38, 568.95 and 105.40 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.38 : 568.95 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.38/568.95 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.38x = 568.95 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.38x = 59,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,966.30/379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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