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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 558.89 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 558.89 and 265.07 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 558.89 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/558.89 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 558.89 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 148,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,140.85/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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