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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.89, 568.91 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.89, 568.91 and 360.33 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.89 : 568.91 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.89/568.91 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.89x = 568.91 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.89x = 204,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,996.24/378.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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