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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.37, 557.82 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.37, 557.82 and 264.60 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.37 : 557.82 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.37/557.82 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.37x = 557.82 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.37x = 147,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,599.17/404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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