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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.81, 566.83 and 286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.81, 566.83 and 286.77 is: 429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.81 : 566.83 = 286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.81/566.83 = 286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.81x = 566.83 × 286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.81x = 162,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,552.32/378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.11

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