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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 557.33 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 557.33 and 348.99 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 557.33 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/557.33 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 557.33 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 194,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,500.85/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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