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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 560.03 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 560.03 and 397.68 is: 549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 560.03 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/560.03 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 560.03 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 222,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,712.73/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.95

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