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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403, 555.88 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403, 555.88 and 263.08 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403 : 555.88 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403/555.88 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403x = 555.88 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403x = 146,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,240.91/403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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