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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.44, 582.71 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.44, 582.71 and 270.21 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.44 : 582.71 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.44/582.71 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.44x = 582.71 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.44x = 157,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,454.74/388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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