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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 604.54 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 604.54 and 376.30 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 604.54 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/604.54 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 604.54 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 227,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,488.40/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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