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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.24, 568.96 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.24, 568.96 and 329.64 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.24 : 568.96 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.24/568.96 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.24x = 568.96 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.24x = 187,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,551.97/378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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