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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.12, 557.70 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.12, 557.70 and 286.31 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.12 : 557.70 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.12/557.70 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.12x = 557.70 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.12x = 159,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,670.87/404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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