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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.55, 606.83 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.55, 606.83 and 386.78 is: 580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.55 : 606.83 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.55/606.83 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.55x = 606.83 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.55x = 234,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,704.74/404.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.16

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