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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.09, 612.87 and 375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.09, 612.87 and 375.53 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.09 : 612.87 = 375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.09/612.87 = 375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.09x = 612.87 × 375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.09x = 230,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,146.60/408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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