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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 556.80 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 556.80 and 306 is: 421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 556.80 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/556.80 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 556.80 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 170,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,380.80/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.57

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