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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.36, 556.98 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.36, 556.98 and 377.48 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.36 : 556.98 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.36/556.98 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.36x = 556.98 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.36x = 210,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,248.81/404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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