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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 610.37 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 610.37 and 392.13 is: 591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 610.37 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/610.37 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 610.37 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 239,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,342.43/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.14

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