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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 557.62 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 557.62 and 338.11 is: 466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 557.62 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/557.62 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 557.62 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 188,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,534.66/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.14

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