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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.92, 567.83 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.92, 567.83 and 205.44 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.92 : 567.83 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.92/567.83 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.92x = 567.83 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.92x = 116,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,655.00/378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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