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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.66, 558.72 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.66, 558.72 and 365.24 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.66 : 558.72 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.66/558.72 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.66x = 558.72 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.66x = 204,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,066.89/404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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