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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.98, 613.37 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.98, 613.37 and 375.58 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.98 : 613.37 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.98/613.37 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.98x = 613.37 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.98x = 230,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,367.63/407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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