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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.38, 607.62 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.38, 607.62 and 353.16 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.38 : 607.62 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.38/607.62 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.38x = 607.62 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.38x = 214,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,587.08/404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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