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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.63, 567.74 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.63, 567.74 and 248.63 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.63 : 567.74 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.63/567.74 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.63x = 567.74 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.63x = 141,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,154.98/378.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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