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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.06, 567 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.06, 567 and 352.50 is: 528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.06 : 567 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.06/567 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.06x = 567 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.06x = 199,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,867.50/378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.67

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