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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 558.08 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 558.08 and 280.50 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 558.08 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/558.08 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 558.08 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 156,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,541.44/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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