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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.10, 555.93 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.10, 555.93 and 396.54 is: 545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.10 : 555.93 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.10/555.93 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.10x = 555.93 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.10x = 220,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,448.48/404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.53

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