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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 664.38 and 378.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 664.38 and 378.37 is: 567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 664.38 = 378.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/664.38 = 378.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 664.38 × 378.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 251,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,379.80/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.55

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