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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 651.60 and 378.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 651.60 and 378.33 is: 566.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 651.60 = 378.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/651.60 = 378.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 651.60 × 378.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 246,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,519.83/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.14

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