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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 558.09 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 558.09 and 306.18 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 558.09 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/558.09 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 558.09 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 170,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,876.00/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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