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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 606.16 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 606.16 and 282.32 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 606.16 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/606.16 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 606.16 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 171,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,131.09/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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