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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 556.26 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 556.26 and 263.05 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 556.26 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/556.26 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 556.26 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 146,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,324.19/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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