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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 558 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 558 and 288.16 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 558 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/558 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 558 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 160,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,793.28/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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