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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 604.64 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 604.64 and 396.27 is: 594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 604.64 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/604.64 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 604.64 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 239,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,601.68/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.38

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