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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 608.37 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 608.37 and 377.66 is: 565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 608.37 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/608.37 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 608.37 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 229,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,757.01/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.68

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