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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 607.23 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 607.23 and 373.86 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 607.23 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/607.23 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 607.23 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 227,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,019.01/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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