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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 557.67 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 557.67 and 254.78 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 557.67 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/557.67 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 557.67 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 142,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,083.42/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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