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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 567.12 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 567.12 and 280.68 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 567.12 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/567.12 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 567.12 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 159,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,179.24/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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