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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.52, 567.28 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.52, 567.28 and 367.44 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.52 : 567.28 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.52/567.28 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.52x = 567.28 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.52x = 208,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,441.36/378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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