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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.41, 569.04 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.41, 569.04 and 105.45 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.41 : 569.04 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.41/569.04 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.41x = 569.04 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.41x = 60,005.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,005.27/379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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