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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 605.52 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 605.52 and 377.76 is: 566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 605.52 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/605.52 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 605.52 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 228,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,741.24/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.64

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