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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.30, 558.02 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.30, 558.02 and 256.92 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.30 : 558.02 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.30/558.02 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.30x = 558.02 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.30x = 143,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,366.50/404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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