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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 558.07 and 278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 558.07 and 278.35 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 558.07 = 278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/558.07 = 278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 558.07 × 278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 155,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,336.69/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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