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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 601.76 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 601.76 and 263.97 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 601.76 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/601.76 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 601.76 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 158,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,847.25/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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