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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 556.10 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 556.10 and 291.23 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 556.10 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/556.10 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 556.10 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 161,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,953.00/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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