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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 558.70 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 558.70 and 257.72 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 558.70 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/558.70 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 558.70 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 143,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,984.73/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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