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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 612.82 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 612.82 and 372.40 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 612.82 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/612.82 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 612.82 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 228,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,211.01/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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