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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 557.93 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 557.93 and 280.35 is: 386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 557.93 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/557.93 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 557.93 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 156,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,414.27/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.47

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