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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.43, 612.65 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.43, 612.65 and 379.27 is: 568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.43 : 612.65 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.43/612.65 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.43x = 612.65 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.43x = 232,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,359.77/408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.91

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