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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.29, 608.19 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.29, 608.19 and 379.02 is: 568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.29 : 608.19 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.29/608.19 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.29x = 608.19 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.29x = 230,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,516.17/405.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.77

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