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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.56, 566.24 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.56, 566.24 and 275.84 is: 412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.56 : 566.24 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.56/566.24 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.56x = 566.24 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.56x = 156,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,191.64/378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.59

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