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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 557.26 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 557.26 and 368.18 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 557.26 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/557.26 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 557.26 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 205,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,171.99/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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