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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 588.02 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 588.02 and 270.24 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 588.02 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/588.02 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 588.02 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 158,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,905.17/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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