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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.84, 567.72 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.84, 567.72 and 301.46 is: 451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.84 : 567.72 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.84/567.72 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.84x = 567.72 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.84x = 171,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,142.03/378.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.76

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