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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.11, 566.72 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.11, 566.72 and 334.86 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.11 : 566.72 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.11/566.72 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.11x = 566.72 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.11x = 189,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,771.86/378.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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