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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 558.72 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 558.72 and 335.34 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 558.72 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/558.72 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 558.72 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 187,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,361.16/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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