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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 557.22 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 557.22 and 292.73 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 557.22 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/557.22 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 557.22 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 163,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,112.22/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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