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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.03, 555.53 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.03, 555.53 and 356.90 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.03 : 555.53 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.03/555.53 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.03x = 555.53 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.03x = 198,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,268.66/403.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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