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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 589.68 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 589.68 and 263.07 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 589.68 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/589.68 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 589.68 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 155,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,127.12/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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