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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.40, 608.64 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.40, 608.64 and 377.60 is: 565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.40 : 608.64 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.40/608.64 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.40x = 608.64 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.40x = 229,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,822.46/406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.51

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