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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.21, 604.65 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.21, 604.65 and 369.72 is: 553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.21 : 604.65 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.21/604.65 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.21x = 604.65 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.21x = 223,551.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,551.20/404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.06

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