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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 569.19 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 569.19 and 105.57 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 569.19 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/569.19 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 569.19 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 60,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,089.78/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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