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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.54, 558.48 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.54, 558.48 and 280.38 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.54 : 558.48 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.54/558.48 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.54x = 558.48 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.54x = 156,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,586.62/404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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