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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.71, 558.27 and 383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.71, 558.27 and 383.87 is: 530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.71 : 558.27 = 383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.71/558.27 = 383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.71x = 558.27 × 383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.71x = 214,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,300.31/403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.83

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