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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.33, 557.96 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.33, 557.96 and 305.91 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.33 : 557.96 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.33/557.96 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.33x = 557.96 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.33x = 170,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,684.01/404.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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