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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 607.40 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 607.40 and 371.79 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 607.40 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/607.40 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 607.40 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 225,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,825.25/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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