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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.35, 557.52 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.35, 557.52 and 280.12 is: 386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.35 : 557.52 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.35/557.52 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.35x = 557.52 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.35x = 156,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,172.50/404.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.23

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