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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.92, 591 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.92, 591 and 264.44 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.92 : 591 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.92/591 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.92x = 591 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.92x = 156,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,284.04/393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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