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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 558.30 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 558.30 and 358.48 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 558.30 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/558.30 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 558.30 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 200,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,139.38/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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