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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.67, 521.91 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.67, 521.91 and 308.58 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.67 : 521.91 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.67/521.91 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.67x = 521.91 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.67x = 161,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,050.99/378.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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