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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 558.90 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 558.90 and 294.12 is: 406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 558.90 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/558.90 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 558.90 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 164,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,383.67/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.05

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