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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.29, 556.34 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.29, 556.34 and 263.34 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.29 : 556.34 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.29/556.34 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.29x = 556.34 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.29x = 146,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,506.58/403.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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