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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.54, 586.12 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.54, 586.12 and 269.04 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.54 : 586.12 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.54/586.12 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.54x = 586.12 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.54x = 157,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,689.72/390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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