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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.46, 556.11 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.46, 556.11 and 368.61 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.46 : 556.11 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.46/556.11 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.46x = 556.11 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.46x = 204,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,985.62/403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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