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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 557.81 and 280.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 557.81 and 280.15 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 557.81 = 280.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/557.81 = 280.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 557.81 × 280.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 156,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,270.47/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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