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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.41, 558 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.41, 558 and 238.64 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.41 : 558 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.41/558 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.41x = 558 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.41x = 133,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,161.12/404.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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