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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.30, 544.41 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.30, 544.41 and 263.69 is: 364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.30 : 544.41 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.30/544.41 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.30x = 544.41 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.30x = 143,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,551.43/394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.07

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