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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.53, 604.17 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.53, 604.17 and 264.93 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.53 : 604.17 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.53/604.17 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.53x = 604.17 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.53x = 160,062.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,062.76/403.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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