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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.72, 568.56 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.72, 568.56 and 368.16 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.72 : 568.56 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.72/568.56 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.72x = 568.56 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.72x = 209,321.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,321.05/378.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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