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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.61, 558.44 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.61, 558.44 and 264.48 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.61 : 558.44 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.61/558.44 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.61x = 558.44 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.61x = 147,696.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,696.21/404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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