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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 604.98 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 604.98 and 377.16 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 604.98 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/604.98 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 604.98 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 228,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,174.26/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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