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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 558.51 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 558.51 and 263.08 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 558.51 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/558.51 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 558.51 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 146,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,932.81/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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