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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 558.41 and 257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 558.41 and 257.47 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 558.41 = 257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/558.41 = 257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 558.41 × 257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 143,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,771.14/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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