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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 604.34 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 604.34 and 366.51 is: 547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 604.34 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/604.34 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 604.34 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 221,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,496.65/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.19

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