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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 557.67 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 557.67 and 351.18 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 557.67 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/557.67 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 557.67 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 195,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,842.55/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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