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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 552.88 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 552.88 and 379.56 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 552.88 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/552.88 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 552.88 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 209,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,851.13/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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