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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.36, 558.03 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.36, 558.03 and 305.94 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.36 : 558.03 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.36/558.03 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.36x = 558.03 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.36x = 170,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,723.70/404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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