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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.27, 567.41 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.27, 567.41 and 248.27 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.27 : 567.41 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.27/567.41 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.27x = 567.41 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.27x = 140,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,866.80/378.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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