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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.78, 567.65 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.78, 567.65 and 367.70 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.78 : 567.65 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.78/567.65 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.78x = 567.65 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.78x = 208,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,722.99/378.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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