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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 601.16 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 601.16 and 263.79 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 601.16 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/601.16 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 601.16 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 158,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,578.68/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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