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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.78, 568.35 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.78, 568.35 and 271.50 is: 407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.78 : 568.35 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.78/568.35 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.78x = 568.35 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.78x = 154,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,307.03/378.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.38

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