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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.88, 569.26 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.88, 569.26 and 241.98 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.88 : 569.26 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.88/569.26 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.88x = 569.26 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.88x = 137,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,749.53/378.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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