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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 556.50 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 556.50 and 363.46 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 556.50 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/556.50 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 556.50 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 202,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,265.49/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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