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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 600.24 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 600.24 and 263.14 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 600.24 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/600.24 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 600.24 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 157,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,947.15/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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