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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 556.74 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 556.74 and 287.16 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 556.74 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/556.74 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 556.74 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 159,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,873.46/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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