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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 558.36 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 558.36 and 351.68 is: 485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 558.36 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/558.36 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 558.36 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 196,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,364.04/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.76

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