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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.64, 544.52 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.64, 544.52 and 264.02 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.64 : 544.52 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.64/544.52 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.64x = 544.52 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.64x = 143,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,764.17/394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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