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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 569.09 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 569.09 and 105.48 is: 158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 569.09 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/569.09 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 569.09 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 60,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,027.88/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.22

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