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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 613.35 and 375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 613.35 and 375.49 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 613.35 = 375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/613.35 = 375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 613.35 × 375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 230,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,306.36/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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