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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.42, 567.74 and 342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.42, 567.74 and 342.29 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.42 : 567.74 = 342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.42/567.74 = 342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.42x = 567.74 × 342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.42x = 194,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,327.17/378.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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