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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 558.36 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 558.36 and 358.08 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 558.36 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/558.36 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 558.36 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 199,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,937.55/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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