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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.75, 557.18 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.75, 557.18 and 287.52 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.75 : 557.18 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.75/557.18 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.75x = 557.18 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.75x = 160,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,200.39/403.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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