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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 556.93 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 556.93 and 315.04 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 556.93 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/556.93 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 556.93 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 175,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,453.65/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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