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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 604.12 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 604.12 and 378.80 is: 568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 604.12 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/604.12 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 604.12 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 228,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,840.66/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.46

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