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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.21, 566.98 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.21, 566.98 and 304.95 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.21 : 566.98 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.21/566.98 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.21x = 566.98 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.21x = 172,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,900.32/378.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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