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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.88, 586.56 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.88, 586.56 and 270.08 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.88 : 586.56 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.88/586.56 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.88x = 586.56 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.88x = 158,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,418.12/391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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