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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.51, 556.83 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.51, 556.83 and 237.69 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.51 : 556.83 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.51/556.83 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.51x = 556.83 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.51x = 132,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,350.14/403.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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