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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 600.53 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 600.53 and 263.44 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 600.53 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/600.53 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 600.53 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 158,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,203.62/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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