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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.57, 652.32 and 378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.57, 652.32 and 378.25 is: 566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.57 : 652.32 = 378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.57/652.32 = 378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.57x = 652.32 × 378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.57x = 246,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,740.04/435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.48

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