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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.64, 566.84 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.64, 566.84 and 369.33 is: 552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.64 : 566.84 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.64/566.84 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.64x = 566.84 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.64x = 209,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,351.02/378.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.90

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