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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.83, 558.47 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.83, 558.47 and 257.51 is: 355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.83 : 558.47 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.83/558.47 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.83x = 558.47 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.83x = 143,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,812.93/404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.24

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