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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 556.86 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 556.86 and 237.71 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 556.86 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/556.86 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 556.86 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 132,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,372.58/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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