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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 556.47 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 556.47 and 287.01 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 556.47 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/556.47 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 556.47 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 159,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,712.45/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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