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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.33, 566.28 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.33, 566.28 and 247.28 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.33 : 566.28 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.33/566.28 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.33x = 566.28 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.33x = 140,026.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,026.89/378.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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