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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 557.31 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 557.31 and 264.40 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 557.31 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/557.31 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 557.31 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 147,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,351.37/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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