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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.54, 522.45 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.54, 522.45 and 291.42 is: 402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.54 : 522.45 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.54/522.45 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.54x = 522.45 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.54x = 152,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,252.38/378.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.21

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