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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.15, 556.52 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.15, 556.52 and 304.93 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.15 : 556.52 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.15/556.52 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.15x = 556.52 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.15x = 169,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,695.34/403.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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