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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 558.33 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 558.33 and 264.58 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 558.33 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/558.33 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 558.33 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 147,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,720.16/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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