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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 558.54 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 558.54 and 293.54 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 558.54 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/558.54 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 558.54 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 163,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,951.04/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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