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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404, 557.16 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404, 557.16 and 305.84 is: 421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 557.16 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/557.16 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 557.16 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 170,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,401.81/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.79

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