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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 558.63 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 558.63 and 257.46 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 558.63 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/558.63 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 558.63 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 143,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,824.88/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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