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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 564.45 and 375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 564.45 and 375.33 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 564.45 = 375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/564.45 = 375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 564.45 × 375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 211,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,855.02/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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