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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.33 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.33 and 105.65 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.33 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.33 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.33 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 60,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,146.34/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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