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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 558.18 and 329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 558.18 and 329.57 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 558.18 = 329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/558.18 = 329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 558.18 × 329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 183,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,956.59/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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