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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 557.70 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 557.70 and 264.42 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 557.70 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/557.70 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 557.70 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 147,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,467.03/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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