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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.63, 590.14 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.63, 590.14 and 263.63 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.63 : 590.14 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.63/590.14 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.63x = 590.14 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.63x = 155,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,575.00/393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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