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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 610.62 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 610.62 and 379.16 is: 567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 610.62 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/610.62 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 610.62 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 231,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,522.68/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.93

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