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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.29, 603.99 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.29, 603.99 and 377.91 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.29 : 603.99 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.29/603.99 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.29x = 603.99 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.29x = 228,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,253.86/403.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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