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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.31, 557.60 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.31, 557.60 and 386.10 is: 533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.31 : 557.60 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.31/557.60 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.31x = 557.60 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.31x = 215,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,287.43/403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.80

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