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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.51, 544.58 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.51, 544.58 and 263.47 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.51 : 544.58 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.51/544.58 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.51x = 544.58 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.51x = 143,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,480.49/394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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