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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.99, 558.73 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.99, 558.73 and 265.06 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.99 : 558.73 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.99/558.73 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.99x = 558.73 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.99x = 148,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,096.97/404.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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