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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 591.12 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 591.12 and 263.34 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 591.12 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/591.12 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 591.12 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 155,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,665.54/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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