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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 587.69 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 587.69 and 270.09 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 587.69 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/587.69 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 587.69 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 158,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,727.84/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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