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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 557.52 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 557.52 and 364.98 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 557.52 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/557.52 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 557.52 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 203,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,483.65/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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