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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.17, 590.94 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.17, 590.94 and 264.30 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.17 : 590.94 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.17/590.94 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.17x = 590.94 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.17x = 156,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,185.44/394.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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