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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 609.99 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 609.99 and 376.14 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 609.99 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/609.99 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 609.99 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 229,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,441.64/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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