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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 557.24 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 557.24 and 305.46 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 557.24 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/557.24 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 557.24 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 170,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,213.00/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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