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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 566.26 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 566.26 and 286.45 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 566.26 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/566.26 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 566.26 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 162,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,203.05/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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