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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.30, 556.36 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.30, 556.36 and 292.53 is: 403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.30 : 556.36 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.30/556.36 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.30x = 556.36 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.30x = 162,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,749.87/403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.55

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