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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 567.40 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 567.40 and 317.79 is: 477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 567.40 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/567.40 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 567.40 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 180,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,314.05/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.02

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