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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.24, 556.14 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.24, 556.14 and 292.66 is: 403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.24 : 556.14 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.24/556.14 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.24x = 556.14 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.24x = 162,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,759.93/403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.63

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