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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.99, 557.99 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.99, 557.99 and 264.57 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.99 : 557.99 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.99/557.99 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.99x = 557.99 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.99x = 147,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,624.99/403.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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