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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 558.36 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 558.36 and 265.14 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 558.36 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/558.36 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 558.36 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 148,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,043.57/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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