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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 555.90 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 555.90 and 351.09 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 555.90 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/555.90 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 555.90 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 195,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,169.61/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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