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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.05, 565.87 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.05, 565.87 and 363.70 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.05 : 565.87 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.05/565.87 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.05x = 565.87 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.05x = 205,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,805.96/378.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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