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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 607.80 and 368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 607.80 and 368.89 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 607.80 = 368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/607.80 = 368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 607.80 × 368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 224,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,211.34/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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