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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 558.10 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 558.10 and 273.44 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 558.10 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/558.10 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 558.10 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 152,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,606.86/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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