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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.33, 613.16 and 378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.33, 613.16 and 378.81 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.33 : 613.16 = 378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.33/613.16 = 378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.33x = 613.16 × 378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.33x = 232,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,269.25/445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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