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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.15, 557.47 and 279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.15, 557.47 and 279.77 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.15 : 557.47 = 279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.15/557.47 = 279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.15x = 557.47 × 279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.15x = 155,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,963.38/404.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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