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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.33, 562.68 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.33, 562.68 and 403.22 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.33 : 562.68 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.33/562.68 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.33x = 562.68 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.33x = 226,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,881.02/408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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