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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 611.84 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 611.84 and 377.12 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 611.84 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/611.84 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 611.84 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 230,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,737.10/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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