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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 626.92 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 626.92 and 378 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 626.92 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/626.92 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 626.92 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 236,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,975.76/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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