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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.65, 556.56 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.65, 556.56 and 337.41 is: 465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.65 : 556.56 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.65/556.56 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.65x = 556.56 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.65x = 187,788.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,788.91/403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.23

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