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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 556.40 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 556.40 and 237.34 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 556.40 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/556.40 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 556.40 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 132,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,055.98/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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