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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 603.69 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 603.69 and 376 is: 564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 603.69 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/603.69 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 603.69 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 226,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,987.44/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.76

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