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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.02, 558 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.02, 558 and 360.28 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.02 : 558 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.02/558 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.02x = 558 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.02x = 201,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,036.24/404.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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