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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.80, 611.94 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.80, 611.94 and 375.64 is: 563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.80 : 611.94 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.80/611.94 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.80x = 611.94 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.80x = 229,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,869.14/407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.68

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