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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 556.28 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 556.28 and 237.32 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 556.28 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/556.28 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 556.28 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 132,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,016.37/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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