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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.15, 566.71 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.15, 566.71 and 340.22 is: 509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.15 : 566.71 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.15/566.71 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.15x = 566.71 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.15x = 192,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,801.54/378.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.86

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