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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.51, 562.11 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.51, 562.11 and 377.52 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.51 : 562.11 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.51/562.11 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.51x = 562.11 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.51x = 212,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,207.77/408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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