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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 557.12 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 557.12 and 293.28 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 557.12 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/557.12 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 557.12 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 163,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,392.15/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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