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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.06, 521.56 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.06, 521.56 and 290.58 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.06 : 521.56 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.06/521.56 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.06x = 521.56 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.06x = 151,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,554.90/378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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