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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.37, 556.74 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.37, 556.74 and 237.69 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.37 : 556.74 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.37/556.74 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.37x = 556.74 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.37x = 132,331.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,331.53/403.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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