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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.85, 558.53 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.85, 558.53 and 255.43 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.85 : 558.53 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.85/558.53 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.85x = 558.53 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.85x = 142,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,665.70/404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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