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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.48, 609.56 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.48, 609.56 and 380.16 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.48 : 609.56 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.48/609.56 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.48x = 609.56 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.48x = 231,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,730.33/404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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