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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.62, 558.61 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.62, 558.61 and 381.26 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.62 : 558.61 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.62/558.61 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.62x = 558.61 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.62x = 212,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,976.57/404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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