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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.91, 586.46 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.91, 586.46 and 269.23 is: 403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.91 : 586.46 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.91/586.46 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.91x = 586.46 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.91x = 157,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,892.63/390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.91

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