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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 556.36 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 556.36 and 392.50 is: 540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 556.36 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/556.36 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 556.36 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 218,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,371.30/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.74

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