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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.17, 558.02 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.17, 558.02 and 360.43 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.17 : 558.02 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.17/558.02 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.17x = 558.02 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.17x = 201,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,127.15/404.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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