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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 605.70 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 605.70 and 382.26 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 605.70 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/605.70 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 605.70 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 231,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,534.88/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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