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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.66, 566.62 and 313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.66, 566.62 and 313.05 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.66 : 566.62 = 313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.66/566.62 = 313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.66x = 566.62 × 313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.66x = 177,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,381.49/378.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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