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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 587.58 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 587.58 and 270.14 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 587.58 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/587.58 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 587.58 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 158,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,725.92/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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