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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 612.60 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 612.60 and 374.08 is: 561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 612.60 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/612.60 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 612.60 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 229,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,161.41/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.62

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