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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.56, 556.26 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.56, 556.26 and 371.76 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.56 : 556.26 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.56/556.26 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.56x = 556.26 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.56x = 206,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,795.22/403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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