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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.64, 566.64 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.64, 566.64 and 270.64 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.64 : 566.64 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.64/566.64 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.64x = 566.64 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.64x = 153,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,355.45/378.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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