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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.81, 556.99 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.81, 556.99 and 263.86 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.81 : 556.99 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.81/556.99 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.81x = 556.99 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.81x = 146,967.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,967.38/403.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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