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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 613.24 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 613.24 and 378.87 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 613.24 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/613.24 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 613.24 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 232,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,338.24/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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