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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.36, 567.52 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.36, 567.52 and 323 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.36 : 567.52 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.36/567.52 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.36x = 567.52 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.36x = 183,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,308.96/378.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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