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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 557.26 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 557.26 and 264.23 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 557.26 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/557.26 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 557.26 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 147,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,244.94/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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