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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 555.89 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 555.89 and 367.29 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 555.89 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/555.89 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 555.89 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 204,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,171.00/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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