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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 558.66 and 264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 558.66 and 264.97 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 558.66 = 264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/558.66 = 264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 558.66 × 264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 148,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,029.83/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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