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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 566.01 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 566.01 and 255.69 is: 382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 566.01 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/566.01 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 566.01 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 144,723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,723.10/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.87

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