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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.30, 557.06 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.30, 557.06 and 278.74 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.30 : 557.06 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.30/557.06 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.30x = 557.06 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.30x = 155,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,274.90/403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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