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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.51, 558.52 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.51, 558.52 and 279.96 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.51 : 558.52 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.51/558.52 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.51x = 558.52 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.51x = 156,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,361.51/404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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