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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.54, 611.86 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.54, 611.86 and 373.58 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.54 : 611.86 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.54/611.86 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.54x = 611.86 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.54x = 228,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,578.66/407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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