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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.17, 565.89 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.17, 565.89 and 275.20 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.17 : 565.89 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.17/565.89 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.17x = 565.89 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.17x = 155,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,730.48/378.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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