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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.78, 556.76 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.78, 556.76 and 329.87 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.78 : 556.76 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.78/556.76 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.78x = 556.76 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.78x = 183,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,658.42/403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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