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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.83, 567.63 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.83, 567.63 and 368.70 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.83 : 567.63 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.83/567.63 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.83x = 567.63 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.83x = 209,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,285.18/378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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