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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 557.27 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 557.27 and 362.18 is: 499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 557.27 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/557.27 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 557.27 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 201,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,832.05/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.96

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