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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 568.80 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 568.80 and 378.60 is: 565.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 568.80 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/568.80 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 568.80 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 215,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,347.68/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.04

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