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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.74, 566.82 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.74, 566.82 and 346.28 is: 518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.74 : 566.82 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.74/566.82 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.74x = 566.82 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.74x = 196,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,278.43/378.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.24

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