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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.56, 566.82 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.56, 566.82 and 317.54 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.56 : 566.82 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.56/566.82 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.56x = 566.82 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.56x = 179,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,988.02/378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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