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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 557.96 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 557.96 and 264.73 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 557.96 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/557.96 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 557.96 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 147,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,707.43/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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