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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 556.68 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 556.68 and 359.44 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 556.68 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/556.68 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 556.68 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 200,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,093.06/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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