Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401, 553.38 and 263
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 401, 553.38 and 263 is: 362.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401 : 553.38 = 263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401/553.38 = 263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401x = 553.38 × 263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401x = 145,538.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,538.94/401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.94
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