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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.33, 558.06 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.33, 558.06 and 257.14 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.33 : 558.06 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.33/558.06 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.33x = 558.06 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.33x = 143,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,497.19/404.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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