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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 558.36 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 558.36 and 264.86 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 558.36 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/558.36 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 558.36 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 147,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,887.23/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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