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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 556.56 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 556.56 and 338.19 is: 466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 556.56 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/556.56 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 556.56 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 188,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,223.03/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.86

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