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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.45, 556.68 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.45, 556.68 and 237.61 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.45 : 556.68 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.45/556.68 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.45x = 556.68 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.45x = 132,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,270.19/403.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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