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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 604.76 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 604.76 and 375.60 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 604.76 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/604.76 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 604.76 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 227,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,147.86/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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