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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404, 557.52 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404, 557.52 and 220 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 557.52 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/557.52 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 557.52 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 122,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,654.40/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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