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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 610.94 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 610.94 and 371.25 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 610.94 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/610.94 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 610.94 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 226,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,812.40/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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