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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 666.75 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 666.75 and 378.90 is: 568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 666.75 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/666.75 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 666.75 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 252,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,631.58/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.34

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