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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 610.80 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 610.80 and 374.56 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 610.80 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/610.80 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 610.80 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 228,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,781.25/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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