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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 556.56 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 556.56 and 329.92 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 556.56 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/556.56 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 556.56 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 183,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,620.28/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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