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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 557.04 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 557.04 and 264.06 is: 364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 557.04 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/557.04 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 557.04 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 147,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,091.98/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.31

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