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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 558.20 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 558.20 and 305.25 is: 421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 558.20 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/558.20 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 558.20 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 170,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,389.02/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.04

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