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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 609.54 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 609.54 and 371.74 is: 554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 609.54 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/609.54 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 609.54 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 226,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,591.38/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.49

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