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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 566.06 and 317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 566.06 and 317.01 is: 474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 566.06 = 317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/566.06 = 317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 566.06 × 317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 179,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,445.10/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.68

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