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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 557.04 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 557.04 and 376.96 is: 519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 557.04 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/557.04 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 557.04 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 209,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,981.80/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.35

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