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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 556.68 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 556.68 and 361.62 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 556.68 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/556.68 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 556.68 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 201,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,306.62/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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