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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.17, 566.82 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.17, 566.82 and 254.51 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.17 : 566.82 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.17/566.82 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.17x = 566.82 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.17x = 144,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,262.78/378.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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