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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 613.01 and 372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 613.01 and 372.05 is: 560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 613.01 = 372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/613.01 = 372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 613.01 × 372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 228,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,070.37/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.86

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