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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.81, 568.31 and 342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.81, 568.31 and 342.65 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.81 : 568.31 = 342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.81/568.31 = 342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.81x = 568.31 × 342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.81x = 194,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,731.13/378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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