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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 603.72 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 603.72 and 375.41 is: 564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 603.72 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/603.72 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 603.72 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 226,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,639.51/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.16

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