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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.91, 522.57 and 305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.91, 522.57 and 305.20 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.91 : 522.57 = 305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.91/522.57 = 305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.91x = 522.57 × 305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.91x = 159,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,488.36/378.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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