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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 571.11 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 571.11 and 106.89 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 571.11 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/571.11 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 571.11 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 61,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,045.95/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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