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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 651.02 and 378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 651.02 and 378.77 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 651.02 = 378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/651.02 = 378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 651.02 × 378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 246,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,581.70/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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