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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.38, 606.78 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.38, 606.78 and 282.40 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.38 : 606.78 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.38/606.78 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.38x = 606.78 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.38x = 171,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,357.36/404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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