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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.25, 557.40 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.25, 557.40 and 297.87 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.25 : 557.40 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.25/557.40 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.25x = 557.40 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.25x = 166,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,032.74/404.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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