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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 557.60 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 557.60 and 316.36 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 557.60 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/557.60 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 557.60 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 176,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,402.34/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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