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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.25, 651.32 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.25, 651.32 and 378.14 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.25 : 651.32 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.25/651.32 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.25x = 651.32 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.25x = 246,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,289.88/435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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