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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 599.82 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 599.82 and 263.28 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 599.82 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/599.82 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 599.82 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 157,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,920.61/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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