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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.95, 557.28 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.95, 557.28 and 264.02 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.95 : 557.28 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.95/557.28 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.95x = 557.28 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.95x = 147,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,133.07/403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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