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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 558.11 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 558.11 and 264.54 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 558.11 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/558.11 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 558.11 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 147,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,641.10/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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