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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.26, 558.09 and 315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.26, 558.09 and 315.55 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.26 : 558.09 = 315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.26/558.09 = 315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.26x = 558.09 × 315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.26x = 176,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,105.30/404.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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