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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 561.80 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 561.80 and 372.73 is: 513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 561.80 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/561.80 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 561.80 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 209,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,399.71/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.76

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