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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 613.31 and 377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 613.31 and 377.89 is: 567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 613.31 = 377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/613.31 = 377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 613.31 × 377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 231,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,760.29/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.96

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