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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.65, 557.15 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.65, 557.15 and 263.93 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.65 : 557.15 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.65/557.15 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.65x = 557.15 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.65x = 147,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,044.49/403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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