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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 600.53 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 600.53 and 262.64 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 600.53 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/600.53 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 600.53 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 157,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,718.88/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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