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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 556.68 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 556.68 and 278.52 is: 384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 556.68 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/556.68 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 556.68 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 155,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,046.51/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.65

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