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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.72, 564.96 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.72, 564.96 and 377.32 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.72 : 564.96 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.72/564.96 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.72x = 564.96 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.72x = 213,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,170.71/409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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