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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.04, 589.80 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.04, 589.80 and 263.23 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.04 : 589.80 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.04/589.80 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.04x = 589.80 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.04x = 155,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,253.05/393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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