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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 558.16 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 558.16 and 257.18 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 558.16 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/558.16 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 558.16 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 143,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,544.16/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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