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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.12, 605.76 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.12, 605.76 and 368.48 is: 552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.12 : 605.76 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.12/605.76 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.12x = 605.76 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.12x = 223,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,210.44/404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.34

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