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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 558.17 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 558.17 and 280.56 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 558.17 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/558.17 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 558.17 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 156,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,595.98/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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