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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 569.61 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 569.61 and 105.78 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 569.61 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/569.61 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 569.61 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 60,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,253.58/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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