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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.53, 563.36 and 374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.53, 563.36 and 374.80 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.53 : 563.36 = 374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.53/563.36 = 374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.53x = 563.36 × 374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.53x = 211,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,147.33/408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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