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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.88, 604.80 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.88, 604.80 and 366.89 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 604.80 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/604.80 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 604.80 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 221,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,892.05/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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