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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 558.49 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 558.49 and 280.23 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 558.49 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/558.49 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 558.49 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 156,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,505.65/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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