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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 565.54 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 565.54 and 378.78 is: 564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 565.54 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/565.54 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 565.54 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 214,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,214.84/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.78

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