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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.77, 544.59 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.77, 544.59 and 263.96 is: 364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.77 : 544.59 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.77/544.59 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.77x = 544.59 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.77x = 143,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,747.25/394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.13

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