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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 557.50 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 557.50 and 294.06 is: 405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 557.50 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/557.50 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 557.50 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 163,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,938.45/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.57

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