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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.40, 566.20 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.40, 566.20 and 403.40 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.40 : 566.20 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.40/566.20 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.40x = 566.20 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.40x = 228,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,405.08/403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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