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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.63, 569.37 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.63, 569.37 and 105.69 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.63 : 569.37 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.63/569.37 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.63x = 569.37 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.63x = 60,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,176.72/379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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