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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.26, 567.81 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.26, 567.81 and 286.19 is: 429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.26 : 567.81 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.26/567.81 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.26x = 567.81 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.26x = 162,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,501.54/378.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.60

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