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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 608.87 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 608.87 and 376.75 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 608.87 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/608.87 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 608.87 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 229,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,389.89/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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