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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 608.12 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 608.12 and 376.25 is: 564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 608.12 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/608.12 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 608.12 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 228,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,803.27/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.38

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