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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 565.74 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 565.74 and 365.04 is: 546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 565.74 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/565.74 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 565.74 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 206,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,517.73/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.34

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