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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 652.22 and 378.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 652.22 and 378.86 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 652.22 = 378.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/652.22 = 378.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 652.22 × 378.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 247,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,094.91/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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