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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 608.76 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 608.76 and 377.94 is: 566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 608.76 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/608.76 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 608.76 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 230,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,074.75/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.16

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