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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 556.82 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 556.82 and 321.16 is: 443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 556.82 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/556.82 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 556.82 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 178,828.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,828.31/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.57

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