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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 603.56 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 603.56 and 395.61 is: 590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 603.56 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/603.56 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 603.56 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 238,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,772.39/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.26

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