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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.47, 558.18 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.47, 558.18 and 264.68 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.47 : 558.18 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.47/558.18 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.47x = 558.18 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.47x = 147,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,739.08/404.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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