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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 558.61 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 558.61 and 374.26 is: 516.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 558.61 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/558.61 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 558.61 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 209,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,065.38/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.16

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