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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 556.63 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 556.63 and 285.85 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 556.63 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/556.63 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 556.63 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 159,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,112.69/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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