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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.29, 558.05 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.29, 558.05 and 344.18 is: 476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.29 : 558.05 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.29/558.05 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.29x = 558.05 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.29x = 192,067.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,067.23/403.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.26

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