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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 558.54 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 558.54 and 288.52 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 558.54 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/558.54 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 558.54 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 161,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,149.96/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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