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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 558.54 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 558.54 and 273.92 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 558.54 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/558.54 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 558.54 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 152,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,995.28/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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