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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.18, 556.67 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.18, 556.67 and 348.90 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.18 : 556.67 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.18/556.67 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.18x = 556.67 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.18x = 194,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,220.42/404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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