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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.62, 556.91 and 237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.62, 556.91 and 237.79 is: 328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.62 : 556.91 = 237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.62/556.91 = 237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.62x = 556.91 × 237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.62x = 132,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,426.44/403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.10

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