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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.37, 614.25 and 374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.37, 614.25 and 374.77 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.37 : 614.25 = 374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.37/614.25 = 374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.37x = 614.25 × 374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.37x = 230,197.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,197.53/409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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