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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.04, 556.98 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.04, 556.98 and 366.76 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.04 : 556.98 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.04/556.98 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.04x = 556.98 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.04x = 204,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,277.98/404.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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