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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.02, 565.95 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.02, 565.95 and 256.52 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.02 : 565.95 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.02/565.95 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.02x = 565.95 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.02x = 145,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,177.49/378.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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