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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 558.06 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 558.06 and 361.08 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 558.06 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/558.06 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 558.06 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 201,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,504.30/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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