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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.55, 558.27 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.55, 558.27 and 257.22 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.55 : 558.27 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.55/558.27 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.55x = 558.27 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.55x = 143,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,598.21/404.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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