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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 556.90 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 556.90 and 261.64 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 556.90 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/556.90 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 556.90 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 145,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,707.32/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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