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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.38, 558.01 and 293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.38, 558.01 and 293.99 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.38 : 558.01 = 293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.38/558.01 = 293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.38x = 558.01 × 293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.38x = 164,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,049.36/404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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