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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.57, 555.67 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.57, 555.67 and 304.13 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.57 : 555.67 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.57/555.67 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.57x = 555.67 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.57x = 168,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,993.52/403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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