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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 556.80 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 556.80 and 278.98 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 556.80 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/556.80 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 556.80 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 155,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,336.06/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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