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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 556.86 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 556.86 and 363.04 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 556.86 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/556.86 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 556.86 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 202,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,162.45/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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