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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.42, 566.94 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.42, 566.94 and 323.88 is: 485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.42 : 566.94 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.42/566.94 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.42x = 566.94 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.42x = 183,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,620.53/378.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.23

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