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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 606.60 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 606.60 and 361.38 is: 541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 606.60 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/606.60 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 606.60 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 219,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,213.11/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.59

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