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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.51, 556.68 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.51, 556.68 and 263.56 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.51 : 556.68 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.51/556.68 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.51x = 556.68 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.51x = 146,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,718.58/403.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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