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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.05, 566.94 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.05, 566.94 and 375.62 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.05 : 566.94 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.05/566.94 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.05x = 566.94 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.05x = 212,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,954.00/378.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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