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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.97, 567.94 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.97, 567.94 and 275.77 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.97 : 567.94 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.97/567.94 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.97x = 567.94 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.97x = 156,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,618.18/378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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