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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.54, 566.80 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.54, 566.80 and 363.56 is: 544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.54 : 566.80 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.54/566.80 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.54x = 566.80 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.54x = 206,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,062.07/378.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.36

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