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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.71, 604.40 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.71, 604.40 and 383.54 is: 575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.71 : 604.40 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.71/604.40 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.71x = 604.40 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.71x = 231,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,806.64/402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.62

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