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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.76, 567.76 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.76, 567.76 and 342.12 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.76 : 567.76 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.76/567.76 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.76x = 567.76 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.76x = 194,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,242.05/378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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