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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.67, 558.54 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.67, 558.54 and 257.52 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.67 : 558.54 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.67/558.54 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.67x = 558.54 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.67x = 143,835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,835.22/404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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