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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.17, 566.56 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.17, 566.56 and 240.94 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.17 : 566.56 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.17/566.56 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.17x = 566.56 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.17x = 136,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,507.98/378.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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