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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.54, 558.11 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.54, 558.11 and 365.25 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.54 : 558.11 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.54/558.11 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.54x = 558.11 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.54x = 203,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,850.59/404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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