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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 569.57 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 569.57 and 105.80 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 569.57 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/569.57 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 569.57 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 60,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,260.04/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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