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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 566.13 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 566.13 and 334.75 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 566.13 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/566.13 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 566.13 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 189,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,512.02/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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