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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 558.72 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 558.72 and 288 is: 397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 558.72 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/558.72 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 558.72 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 160,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,911.36/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.51

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