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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 558.40 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 558.40 and 379.64 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 558.40 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/558.40 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 558.40 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 211,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,990.98/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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