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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 605.90 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 605.90 and 355.44 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 605.90 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/605.90 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 605.90 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 215,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,358.85/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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