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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 557.99 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 557.99 and 286.38 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 557.99 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/557.99 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 557.99 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 159,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,797.18/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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