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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.40, 566.97 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.40, 566.97 and 248.08 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.40 : 566.97 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.40/566.97 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.40x = 566.97 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.40x = 140,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,653.92/378.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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