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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.88, 557.68 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.88, 557.68 and 305.44 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 557.68 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/557.68 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 557.68 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 170,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,337.78/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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