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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.54, 600.96 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.54, 600.96 and 263.55 is: 395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.54 : 600.96 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.54/600.96 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.54x = 600.96 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.54x = 158,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,383.01/400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.42

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