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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 591.16 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 591.16 and 264.36 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 591.16 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/591.16 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 591.16 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 156,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,279.06/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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