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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.48, 566.64 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.48, 566.64 and 255.96 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.48 : 566.64 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.48/566.64 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.48x = 566.64 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.48x = 145,037.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,037.17/378.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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