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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.28, 566.94 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.28, 566.94 and 207.08 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.28 : 566.94 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.28/566.94 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.28x = 566.94 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.28x = 117,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,401.94/378.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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