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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.66, 556.58 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.66, 556.58 and 329.76 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.66 : 556.58 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.66/556.58 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.66x = 556.58 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.66x = 183,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,537.82/403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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