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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 613.98 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 613.98 and 375.75 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 613.98 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/613.98 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 613.98 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 230,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,702.99/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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