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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 556.66 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 556.66 and 237.54 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 556.66 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/556.66 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 556.66 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 132,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,229.02/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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