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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 601.62 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 601.62 and 379 is: 564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 601.62 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/601.62 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 601.62 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 228,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,013.98/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.61

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