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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 605.17 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 605.17 and 367.14 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 605.17 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/605.17 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 605.17 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 222,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,182.11/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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