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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 556.22 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 556.22 and 329.68 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 556.22 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/556.22 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 556.22 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 183,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,374.61/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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