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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.96, 557.31 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.96, 557.31 and 264.15 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.96 : 557.31 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.96/557.31 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.96x = 557.31 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.96x = 147,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,215.49/403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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