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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.89, 558.06 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.89, 558.06 and 321.72 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.89 : 558.06 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.89/558.06 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.89x = 558.06 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.89x = 179,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,539.06/403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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