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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.27, 566.01 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.27, 566.01 and 237.60 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.27 : 566.01 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.27/566.01 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.27x = 566.01 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.27x = 134,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,483.98/378.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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