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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.03, 556.24 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.03, 556.24 and 292.46 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.03 : 556.24 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.03/556.24 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.03x = 556.24 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.03x = 162,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,677.22/403.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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