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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.54, 568.46 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.54, 568.46 and 359.06 is: 539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.54 : 568.46 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.54/568.46 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.54x = 568.46 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.54x = 204,111.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,111.25/378.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.21

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