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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 590.12 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 590.12 and 263.44 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 590.12 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/590.12 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 590.12 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 155,461.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,461.21/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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