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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 569.61 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 569.61 and 105.91 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 569.61 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/569.61 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 569.61 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 60,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,327.40/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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