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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.61, 568.22 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.61, 568.22 and 275.94 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.61 : 568.22 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.61/568.22 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.61x = 568.22 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.61x = 156,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,793.25/378.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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