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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 603.45 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 603.45 and 388.04 is: 579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 603.45 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/603.45 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 603.45 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 234,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,162.74/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.27

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