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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.75, 591.04 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.75, 591.04 and 264.57 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.75 : 591.04 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.75/591.04 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.75x = 591.04 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.75x = 156,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,371.45/394.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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