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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 556.92 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 556.92 and 344.72 is: 476.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 556.92 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/556.92 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 556.92 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 191,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,981.46/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.05

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