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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 570.51 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 570.51 and 106.47 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 570.51 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/570.51 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 570.51 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 60,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,742.20/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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