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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 555.86 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 555.86 and 344.04 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 555.86 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/555.86 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 555.86 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 191,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,238.07/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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