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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 588.01 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 588.01 and 269.90 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 588.01 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/588.01 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 588.01 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 158,703.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,703.90/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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