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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.14, 555.96 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.14, 555.96 and 341.10 is: 470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.14 : 555.96 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.14/555.96 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.14x = 555.96 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.14x = 189,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,637.96/403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.40

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