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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 608.76 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 608.76 and 376.41 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 608.76 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/608.76 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 608.76 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 229,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,143.35/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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