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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.29, 554.73 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.29, 554.73 and 336.87 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.29 : 554.73 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.29/554.73 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.29x = 554.73 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.29x = 186,871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,871.90/403.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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