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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 604.32 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 604.32 and 263.84 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 604.32 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/604.32 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 604.32 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 159,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,439.45/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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