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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.38, 607.26 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.38, 607.26 and 369.74 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.38 : 607.26 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.38/607.26 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.38x = 607.26 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.38x = 224,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,528.31/405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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