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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 571.42 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 571.42 and 107.05 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 571.42 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/571.42 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 571.42 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 61,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170.51/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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