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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.55, 522.54 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.55, 522.54 and 368.14 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.55 : 522.54 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.55/522.54 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.55x = 522.54 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.55x = 192,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,367.88/378.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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