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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.57, 556.66 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.57, 556.66 and 263.47 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.57 : 556.66 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.57/556.66 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.57x = 556.66 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.57x = 146,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,660.47/403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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