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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.24, 555.72 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.24, 555.72 and 377.26 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.24 : 555.72 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.24/555.72 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.24x = 555.72 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.24x = 209,650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,650.93/403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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