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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.95, 568.96 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.95, 568.96 and 361.53 is: 542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.95 : 568.96 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.95/568.96 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.95x = 568.96 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.95x = 205,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,695.20/378.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.81

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