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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.75, 569.50 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.75, 569.50 and 348.68 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.75 : 569.50 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.75/569.50 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.75x = 569.50 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.75x = 198,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,573.26/378.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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