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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.67, 569.40 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.67, 569.40 and 105.79 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.67 : 569.40 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.67/569.40 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.67x = 569.40 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.67x = 60,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,236.83/379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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