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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 557.69 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 557.69 and 220.13 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 557.69 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/557.69 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 557.69 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 122,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,764.30/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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