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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.86, 556.29 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.86, 556.29 and 376.98 is: 519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.86 : 556.29 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.86/556.29 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.86x = 556.29 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.86x = 209,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,710.20/403.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.26

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