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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 603.89 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 603.89 and 377.84 is: 565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 603.89 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/603.89 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 603.89 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 228,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,171.91/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.69

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