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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 557.67 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 557.67 and 264.36 is: 364.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 557.67 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/557.67 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 557.67 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 147,425.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,425.64/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.64

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