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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.71, 556.52 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.71, 556.52 and 316.23 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.71 : 556.52 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.71/556.52 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.71x = 556.52 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.71x = 175,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,986.74/403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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