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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.22, 566.88 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.22, 566.88 and 275.26 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.22 : 566.88 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.22/566.88 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.22x = 566.88 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.22x = 156,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,039.39/378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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