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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.82, 604.47 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.82, 604.47 and 363 is: 542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.82 : 604.47 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.82/604.47 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.82x = 604.47 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.82x = 219,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,422.61/404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.03

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