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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.42, 566.97 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.42, 566.97 and 241.62 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.42 : 566.97 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.42/566.97 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.42x = 566.97 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.42x = 136,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,991.29/378.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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