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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.71, 591.07 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.71, 591.07 and 264.54 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.71 : 591.07 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.71/591.07 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.71x = 591.07 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.71x = 156,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,361.66/393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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