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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 604.44 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 604.44 and 376.50 is: 565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 604.44 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/604.44 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 604.44 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 227,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,571.66/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.51

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