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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 544.16 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 544.16 and 263.24 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 544.16 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/544.16 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 544.16 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 143,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,244.68/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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