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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 558.51 and 280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 558.51 and 280.81 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 558.51 = 280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/558.51 = 280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 558.51 × 280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 156,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,832.40/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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