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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.78, 568.92 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.78, 568.92 and 366.32 is: 550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.78 : 568.92 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.78/568.92 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.78x = 568.92 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.78x = 208,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,409.57/378.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.22

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