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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.71, 611.16 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.71, 611.16 and 377.20 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.71 : 611.16 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.71/611.16 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.71x = 611.16 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.71x = 230,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,529.55/407.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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