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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.10, 554.27 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.10, 554.27 and 387.90 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.10 : 554.27 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.10/554.27 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.10x = 554.27 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.10x = 214,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,999.39/404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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