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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.45, 566.49 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.45, 566.49 and 241.60 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.45 : 566.49 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.45/566.49 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.45x = 566.49 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.45x = 136,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,863.98/378.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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