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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 566.19 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 566.19 and 356.70 is: 534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 566.19 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/566.19 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 566.19 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 201,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,959.97/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.29

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