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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.04, 589.02 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.04, 589.02 and 264.52 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.04 : 589.02 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.04/589.02 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.04x = 589.02 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.04x = 155,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,807.57/393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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