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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.65, 611.03 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.65, 611.03 and 372.74 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.65 : 611.03 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.65/611.03 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.65x = 611.03 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.65x = 227,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,755.32/409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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