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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 556.89 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 556.89 and 279.14 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 556.89 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/556.89 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 556.89 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 155,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,450.27/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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