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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 558.53 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 558.53 and 280.58 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 558.53 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/558.53 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 558.53 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 156,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,712.35/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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