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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 607.64 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 607.64 and 377.19 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 607.64 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/607.64 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 607.64 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 229,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,193.85/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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