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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 556.28 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 556.28 and 263.30 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 556.28 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/556.28 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 556.28 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 146,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,464.43/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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