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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 607.02 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 607.02 and 378.76 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 607.02 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/607.02 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 607.02 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 229,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,914.90/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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