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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.63, 521.91 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.63, 521.91 and 338.94 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.63 : 521.91 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.63/521.91 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.63x = 521.91 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.63x = 176,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,896.18/378.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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