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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.55, 556.35 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.55, 556.35 and 320.93 is: 442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.55 : 556.35 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.55/556.35 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.55x = 556.35 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.55x = 178,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,549.41/403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.45

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