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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 556.88 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 556.88 and 237.76 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 556.88 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/556.88 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 556.88 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 132,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,403.79/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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