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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.06, 567.50 and 320.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.06, 567.50 and 320.99 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.06 : 567.50 = 320.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.06/567.50 = 320.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.06x = 567.50 × 320.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.06x = 182,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,157.38/378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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