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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.62, 590.49 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.62, 590.49 and 263.75 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.62 : 590.49 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.62/590.49 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.62x = 590.49 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.62x = 155,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,738.79/393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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