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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 566.27 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 566.27 and 301.11 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 566.27 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/566.27 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 566.27 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 170,508.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,508.05/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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