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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 555.48 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 555.48 and 356.12 is: 490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 555.48 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/555.48 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 555.48 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 197,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,817.54/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.33

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