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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.29, 566.94 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.29, 566.94 and 241.28 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.29 : 566.94 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.29/566.94 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.29x = 566.94 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.29x = 136,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,791.28/378.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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