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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.45, 568.50 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.45, 568.50 and 358.74 is: 538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.45 : 568.50 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.45/568.50 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.45x = 568.50 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.45x = 203,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,943.69/378.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.89

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