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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 801.66 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 801.66 and 378.12 is: 566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 801.66 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/801.66 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 801.66 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 303,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,121.47/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.81

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