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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 558.09 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 558.09 and 360.72 is: 497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 558.09 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/558.09 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 558.09 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 201,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,314.22/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.40

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