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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 612.72 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 612.72 and 373.32 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 612.72 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/612.72 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 612.72 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 228,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,740.63/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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