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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.19, 557.68 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.19, 557.68 and 256.84 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.19 : 557.68 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.19/557.68 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.19x = 557.68 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.19x = 143,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,234.53/404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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