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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.47, 588.98 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.47, 588.98 and 263.46 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.47 : 588.98 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.47/588.98 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.47x = 588.98 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.47x = 155,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,173.33/393.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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