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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 556.56 and 263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 556.56 and 263.83 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 556.56 = 263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/556.56 = 263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 556.56 × 263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 146,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,837.22/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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