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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.51, 590.54 and 263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.51, 590.54 and 263.73 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.51 : 590.54 = 263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.51/590.54 = 263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.51x = 590.54 × 263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.51x = 155,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,741.80/393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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