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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.11, 604.71 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.11, 604.71 and 375.02 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.11 : 604.71 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.11/604.71 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.11x = 604.71 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.11x = 226,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,778.34/405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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