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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.53, 603.86 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.53, 603.86 and 377.19 is: 563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.53 : 603.86 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.53/603.86 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.53x = 603.86 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.53x = 227,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,768.07/404.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.05

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