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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 556.98 and 310.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 556.98 and 310.00 is: 427.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 556.98 = 310.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/556.98 = 310.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 556.98 × 310.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 172,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,665.66/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.98

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