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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.03, 557.69 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.03, 557.69 and 238.29 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.03 : 557.69 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.03/557.69 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.03x = 557.69 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.03x = 132,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,891.95/404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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