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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.34, 566.50 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.34, 566.50 and 366.60 is: 548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.34 : 566.50 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.34/566.50 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.34x = 566.50 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.34x = 207,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,678.90/378.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.92

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