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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 556.47 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 556.47 and 285.05 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 556.47 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/556.47 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 556.47 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 158,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,623.16/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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