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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.77, 556.63 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.77, 556.63 and 316.29 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.77 : 556.63 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.77/556.63 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.77x = 556.63 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.77x = 176,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,056.50/403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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