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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.88, 556.92 and 329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.88, 556.92 and 329.99 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 556.92 = 329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/556.92 = 329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 556.92 × 329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 183,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,775.25/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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