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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.78, 601.89 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.78, 601.89 and 377.81 is: 563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.78 : 601.89 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.78/601.89 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.78x = 601.89 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.78x = 227,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,398.17/403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.17

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