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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.67, 604.06 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.67, 604.06 and 374.58 is: 559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.67 : 604.06 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.67/604.06 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.67x = 604.06 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.67x = 226,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,267.86/404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.14

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