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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 569.54 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 569.54 and 105.89 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 569.54 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/569.54 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 569.54 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 60,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,306.01/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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