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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.46, 556.86 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.46, 556.86 and 384.32 is: 530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.46 : 556.86 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.46/556.86 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.46x = 556.86 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.46x = 214,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,012.44/403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.44

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