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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 558.69 and 265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 558.69 and 265.15 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 558.69 = 265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/558.69 = 265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 558.69 × 265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 148,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,136.65/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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