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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 556.39 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 556.39 and 263.50 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 556.39 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/556.39 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 556.39 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 146,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,608.77/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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