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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.13, 565.77 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.13, 565.77 and 255.79 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.13 : 565.77 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.13/565.77 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.13x = 565.77 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.13x = 144,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,718.31/378.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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