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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 608.85 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 608.85 and 371.58 is: 557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 608.85 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/608.85 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 608.85 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 226,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,236.48/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.86

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