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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 557.62 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 557.62 and 305.76 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 557.62 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/557.62 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 557.62 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 170,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,497.89/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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