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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 556.62 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 556.62 and 277.44 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 556.62 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/556.62 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 556.62 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 154,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,428.65/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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