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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.85, 601.56 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.85, 601.56 and 263.85 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.85 : 601.56 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.85/601.56 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.85x = 601.56 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.85x = 158,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,721.61/400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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