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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.44, 586.56 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.44, 586.56 and 263.04 is: 394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.44 : 586.56 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.44/586.56 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.44x = 586.56 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.44x = 154,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,288.74/391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.16

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