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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.17, 566.54 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.17, 566.54 and 301.22 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.17 : 566.54 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.17/566.54 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.17x = 566.54 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.17x = 170,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,653.79/378.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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