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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 612.04 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 612.04 and 375.62 is: 563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 612.04 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/612.04 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 612.04 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 229,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,894.46/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.44

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