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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 606.26 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 606.26 and 361.80 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 606.26 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/606.26 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 606.26 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 219,344.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,344.87/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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