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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.68, 601.44 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.68, 601.44 and 377.38 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.68 : 601.44 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.68/601.44 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.68x = 601.44 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.68x = 226,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,971.43/401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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