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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 613.56 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 613.56 and 377.04 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 613.56 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/613.56 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 613.56 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 231,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,336.66/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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