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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 556.68 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 556.68 and 393.32 is: 541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 556.68 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/556.68 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 556.68 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 218,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,953.38/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.16

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