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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.19, 651.75 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.19, 651.75 and 377.88 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.19 : 651.75 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.19/651.75 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.19x = 651.75 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.19x = 246,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,283.29/435.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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