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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.01, 566.61 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.01, 566.61 and 248.11 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.01 : 566.61 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.01/566.61 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.01x = 566.61 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.01x = 140,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,581.61/378.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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