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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.19, 611.61 and 371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.19, 611.61 and 371.01 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.19 : 611.61 = 371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.19/611.61 = 371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.19x = 611.61 × 371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.19x = 226,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,913.43/407.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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