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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.37, 557.81 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.37, 557.81 and 266.13 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.37 : 557.81 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.37/557.81 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.37x = 557.81 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.37x = 148,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,447.85/404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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