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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404, 557.60 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404, 557.60 and 254.72 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 557.60 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/557.60 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 557.60 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 142,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,031.87/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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