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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.67, 558.27 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.67, 558.27 and 273.45 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.67 : 558.27 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.67/558.27 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.67x = 558.27 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.67x = 152,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,658.93/404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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