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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 613.94 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 613.94 and 378.93 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 613.94 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/613.94 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 613.94 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 232,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,640.28/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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