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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 558 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 558 and 396.63 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 558 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/558 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 558 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 221,319.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,319.54/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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