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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 591.72 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 591.72 and 264.60 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 591.72 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/591.72 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 591.72 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 156,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,569.11/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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