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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 664.50 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 664.50 and 378.34 is: 566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 664.50 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/664.50 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 664.50 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 251,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,405.51/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.59

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