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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.78, 607.32 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.78, 607.32 and 375.90 is: 562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.78 : 607.32 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.78/607.32 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.78x = 607.32 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.78x = 228,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,291.59/405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.60

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