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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.63, 603.99 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.63, 603.99 and 263.67 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.63 : 603.99 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.63/603.99 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.63x = 603.99 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.63x = 159,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254.04/402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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