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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 606.05 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 606.05 and 368.26 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 606.05 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/606.05 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 606.05 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 223,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,182.00/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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