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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 556.28 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 556.28 and 237.33 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 556.28 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/556.28 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 556.28 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 132,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,017.96/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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