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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 592.80 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 592.80 and 378.28 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 592.80 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/592.80 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 592.80 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 224,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,244.38/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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