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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.91, 557.69 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.91, 557.69 and 321.22 is: 443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.91 : 557.69 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.91/557.69 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.91x = 557.69 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.91x = 179,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,137.14/403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.51

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