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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.36, 570.65 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.36, 570.65 and 374.27 is: 564.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.36 : 570.65 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.36/570.65 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.36x = 570.65 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.36x = 213,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,572.45/378.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.47

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