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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 587.52 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 587.52 and 378 is: 562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 587.52 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/587.52 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 587.52 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 222,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,082.56/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.86

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