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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.61, 555.64 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.61, 555.64 and 348.03 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.61 : 555.64 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.61/555.64 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.61x = 555.64 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.61x = 193,378.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,378.52/403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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