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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 543.96 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 543.96 and 263.94 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 543.96 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/543.96 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 543.96 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 143,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,572.80/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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