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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 558.71 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 558.71 and 294.42 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 558.71 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/558.71 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 558.71 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 164,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,493.93/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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