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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.64, 556.72 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.64, 556.72 and 279.51 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.64 : 556.72 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.64/556.72 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.64x = 556.72 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.64x = 155,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,609.16/403.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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