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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.40, 558 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.40, 558 and 349.08 is: 481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.40 : 558 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.40/558 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.40x = 558 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.40x = 194,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,786.64/404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.67

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