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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.20, 566.80 and 286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.20, 566.80 and 286.61 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.20 : 566.80 = 286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.20/566.80 = 286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.20x = 566.80 × 286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.20x = 162,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,447.00/378.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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