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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.52, 556.82 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.52, 556.82 and 237.67 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.52 : 556.82 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.52/556.82 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.52x = 556.82 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.52x = 132,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,340.21/403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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