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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.81, 557.91 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.81, 557.91 and 280.47 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.81 : 557.91 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.81/557.91 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.81x = 557.91 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.81x = 156,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,477.02/404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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