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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 591.78 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 591.78 and 264.26 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 591.78 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/591.78 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 591.78 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 156,385.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,385.51/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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