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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 608.52 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 608.52 and 373.52 is: 559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 608.52 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/608.52 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 608.52 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 227,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,294.39/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.95

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