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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.52, 566.40 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.52, 566.40 and 369.40 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.52 : 566.40 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.52/566.40 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.52x = 566.40 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.52x = 209,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,228.16/378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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