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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.51, 563.76 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.51, 563.76 and 375.03 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.51 : 563.76 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.51/563.76 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.51x = 563.76 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.51x = 211,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,426.91/408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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