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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.19, 557.65 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.19, 557.65 and 256.80 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.19 : 557.65 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.19/557.65 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.19x = 557.65 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.19x = 143,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,204.52/404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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