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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.53, 611.04 and 378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.53, 611.04 and 378.98 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.53 : 611.04 = 378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.53/611.04 = 378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.53x = 611.04 × 378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.53x = 231,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,572.60/408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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