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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 566.51 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 566.51 and 257.04 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 566.51 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/566.51 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 566.51 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 145,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,614.45/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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