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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 558.36 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 558.36 and 349.68 is: 482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 558.36 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/558.36 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 558.36 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 195,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,247.32/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.24

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