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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 557.97 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 557.97 and 278.49 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 557.97 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/557.97 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 557.97 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 155,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,389.07/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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