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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 664.58 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 664.58 and 378.51 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 664.58 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/664.58 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 664.58 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 251,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,550.18/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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