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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.27, 556.51 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.27, 556.51 and 237.48 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.27 : 556.51 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.27/556.51 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.27x = 556.51 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.27x = 132,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,159.99/403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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