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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.14, 607.92 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.14, 607.92 and 374.18 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.14 : 607.92 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.14/607.92 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.14x = 607.92 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.14x = 227,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,471.51/405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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