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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.06, 557.70 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.06, 557.70 and 256.88 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.06 : 557.70 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.06/557.70 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.06x = 557.70 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.06x = 143,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,261.98/404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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