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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 558.87 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 558.87 and 265.10 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 558.87 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/558.87 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 558.87 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 148,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,153.64/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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