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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.84, 544.68 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.84, 544.68 and 264.04 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.84 : 544.68 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.84/544.68 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.84x = 544.68 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.84x = 143,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,817.31/394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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