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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.61, 567.96 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.61, 567.96 and 283.03 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.61 : 567.96 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.61/567.96 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.61x = 567.96 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.61x = 160,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,749.72/378.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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