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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 558.61 and 227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 558.61 and 227.74 is: 314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 558.61 = 227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/558.61 = 227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 558.61 × 227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 127,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,219.81/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.29

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