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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.89, 567.91 and 348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.89, 567.91 and 348.13 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.89 : 567.91 = 348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.89/567.91 = 348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.89x = 567.91 × 348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.89x = 197,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,709.37/378.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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