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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 557.28 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 557.28 and 367.74 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 557.28 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/557.28 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 557.28 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 204,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,934.15/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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