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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 544.59 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 544.59 and 263.70 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 544.59 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/544.59 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 544.59 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 143,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608.38/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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