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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.78, 556.77 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.78, 556.77 and 341.86 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.78 : 556.77 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.78/556.77 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.78x = 556.77 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.78x = 190,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,337.39/403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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