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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.88, 588.22 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.88, 588.22 and 269.72 is: 404.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.88 : 588.22 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.88/588.22 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.88x = 588.22 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.88x = 158,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,654.70/391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.86

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