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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 556.26 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 556.26 and 310.44 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 556.26 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/556.26 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 556.26 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 172,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,685.35/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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