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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.37, 558.09 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.37, 558.09 and 271.62 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.37 : 558.09 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.37/558.09 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.37x = 558.09 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.37x = 151,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,588.41/404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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