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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 558.04 and 311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 558.04 and 311.20 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 558.04 = 311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/558.04 = 311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 558.04 × 311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 173,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,662.05/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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