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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 558.57 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 558.57 and 257.31 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 558.57 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/558.57 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 558.57 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 143,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,725.65/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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