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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.12, 565.56 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.12, 565.56 and 320.88 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.12 : 565.56 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.12/565.56 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.12x = 565.56 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.12x = 181,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,476.89/378.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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