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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 656.55 and 378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 656.55 and 378.25 is: 567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 656.55 = 378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/656.55 = 378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 656.55 × 378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 248,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,338.40/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.41

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