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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 558.65 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 558.65 and 265.23 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 558.65 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/558.65 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 558.65 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 148,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,169.41/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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