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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.85, 556.01 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.85, 556.01 and 237.07 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.85 : 556.01 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.85/556.01 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.85x = 556.01 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.85x = 131,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,813.29/402.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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