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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 557.82 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 557.82 and 238.38 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 557.82 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/557.82 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 557.82 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 132,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,973.13/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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