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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.18, 566.96 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.18, 566.96 and 316.34 is: 474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.18 : 566.96 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.18/566.96 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.18x = 566.96 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.18x = 179,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,352.13/378.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.25

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