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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 600.60 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 600.60 and 263.72 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 600.60 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/600.60 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 600.60 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 158,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,390.23/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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