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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 558.80 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 558.80 and 365.75 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 558.80 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/558.80 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 558.80 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 204,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,381.10/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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