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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.85, 557.45 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.85, 557.45 and 368.61 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.85 : 557.45 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.85/557.45 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.85x = 557.45 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.85x = 205,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,481.64/403.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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