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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 586.09 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 586.09 and 272.46 is: 408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 586.09 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/586.09 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 586.09 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 159,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,686.08/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.73

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