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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.10, 556.98 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.10, 556.98 and 297.57 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.10 : 556.98 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.10/556.98 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.10x = 556.98 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.10x = 165,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,740.54/404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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