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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.81, 564.12 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.81, 564.12 and 379.02 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.81 : 564.12 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.81/564.12 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.81x = 564.12 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.81x = 213,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,812.76/408.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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