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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 556.01 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 556.01 and 237.06 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 556.01 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/556.01 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 556.01 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 131,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,806.55/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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