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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.15, 555.06 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.15, 555.06 and 351.38 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.15 : 555.06 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.15/555.06 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.15x = 555.06 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.15x = 195,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,036.98/403.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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