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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.56, 556.74 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.56, 556.74 and 285.48 is: 393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.56 : 556.74 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.56/556.74 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.56x = 556.74 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.56x = 158,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,938.14/403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.84

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