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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 600.21 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 600.21 and 263.59 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 600.21 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/600.21 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 600.21 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 158,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,207.85/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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