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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 555.56 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 555.56 and 398.16 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 555.56 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/555.56 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 555.56 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 221,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,201.77/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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