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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.67, 567.73 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.67, 567.73 and 248.80 is: 373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.67 : 567.73 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.67/567.73 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.67x = 567.73 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.67x = 141,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,251.22/378.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.02

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