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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 556.59 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 556.59 and 263.75 is: 363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 556.59 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/556.59 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 556.59 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 146,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,797.83/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.88

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