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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.71, 568.61 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.71, 568.61 and 268.76 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.71 : 568.61 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.71/568.61 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.71x = 568.61 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.71x = 152,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,815.44/378.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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