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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.05, 556.01 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.05, 556.01 and 292.28 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.05 : 556.01 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.05/556.01 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.05x = 556.01 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.05x = 162,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,509.94/403.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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