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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.56, 567.75 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.56, 567.75 and 353 is: 529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.56 : 567.75 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.56/567.75 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.56x = 567.75 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.56x = 200,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,415.75/378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.42

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