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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 557.78 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 557.78 and 264.52 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 557.78 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/557.78 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 557.78 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 147,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,543.97/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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