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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.49, 566.83 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.49, 566.83 and 241.11 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.49 : 566.83 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.49/566.83 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.49x = 566.83 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.49x = 136,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,668.38/378.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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