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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.54, 522.08 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.54, 522.08 and 295.38 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.54 : 522.08 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.54/522.08 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.54x = 522.08 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.54x = 154,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,211.99/378.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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