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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.23, 556.77 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.23, 556.77 and 285.68 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.23 : 556.77 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.23/556.77 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.23x = 556.77 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.23x = 159,057.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,057.38/403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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