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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 558.39 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 558.39 and 326.94 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 558.39 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/558.39 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 558.39 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 182,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,560.03/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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