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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 562.96 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 562.96 and 354.68 is: 528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 562.96 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/562.96 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 562.96 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 199,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,670.65/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.19

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