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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 608.32 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 608.32 and 370.63 is: 554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 608.32 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/608.32 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 608.32 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 225,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,461.64/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.40

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