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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 553.87 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 553.87 and 401.88 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 553.87 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/553.87 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 553.87 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 222,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,589.28/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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