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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.08, 557.69 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.08, 557.69 and 256.73 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.08 : 557.69 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.08/557.69 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.08x = 557.69 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.08x = 143,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,175.75/404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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