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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.24, 589.76 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.24, 589.76 and 265.60 is: 397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.24 : 589.76 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.24/589.76 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.24x = 589.76 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.24x = 156,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,640.26/394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.32

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