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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 607.20 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 607.20 and 370.56 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 607.20 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/607.20 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 607.20 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 225,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,004.03/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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