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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 557.28 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 557.28 and 279.45 is: 385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 557.28 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/557.28 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 557.28 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 155,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,731.90/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.64

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