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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 557.74 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 557.74 and 256.77 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 557.74 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/557.74 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 557.74 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 143,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,209.78/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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