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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.33, 561.49 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.33, 561.49 and 372.49 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.33 : 561.49 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.33/561.49 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.33x = 561.49 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.33x = 209,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,149.41/408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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