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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.36, 555.32 and 338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.36, 555.32 and 338.75 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.36 : 555.32 = 338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.36/555.32 = 338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.36x = 555.32 × 338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.36x = 188,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,110.18/404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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