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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 558.24 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 558.24 and 399.36 is: 552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 558.24 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/558.24 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 558.24 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 222,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,938.73/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.27

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