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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.35, 563.22 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.35, 563.22 and 368.75 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.35 : 563.22 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.35/563.22 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.35x = 563.22 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.35x = 207,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,684.56/408.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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