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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.10, 570.63 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.10, 570.63 and 368.38 is: 555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.10 : 570.63 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.10/570.63 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.10x = 570.63 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.10x = 210,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,208.63/378.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.96

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