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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.81, 607.94 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.81, 607.94 and 378.24 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.81 : 607.94 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.81/607.94 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.81x = 607.94 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.81x = 229,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,944.47/440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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