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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.53, 594 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.53, 594 and 264.35 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.53 : 594 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.53/594 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.53x = 594 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.53x = 157,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,020.93/396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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