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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.55, 558.36 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.55, 558.36 and 273.48 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.55 : 558.36 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.55/558.36 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.55x = 558.36 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.55x = 152,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,700.29/404.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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