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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 558.65 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 558.65 and 363.18 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 558.65 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/558.65 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 558.65 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 202,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,890.51/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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