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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.87, 557.09 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.87, 557.09 and 356.49 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.87 : 557.09 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.87/557.09 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.87x = 557.09 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.87x = 198,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,597.01/403.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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