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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 567.91 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 567.91 and 268.61 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 567.91 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/567.91 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 567.91 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 152,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,544.96/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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