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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.85, 558.72 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.85, 558.72 and 236.79 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.85 : 558.72 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.85/558.72 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.85x = 558.72 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.85x = 132,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,299.31/404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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