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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 607.98 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 607.98 and 372.66 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 607.98 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/607.98 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 607.98 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 226,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,569.83/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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